With the heat of summer on everybody’s minds these days, many Atlanta homeowners are dreaming of spending their days at the beach. However, homeowners aren’t the only ones thinking about enjoying the ocean’s refreshing waters, several Atlanta homebuilders have the coast on their minds, too.

• Nestled along the shores of coastal Georgia, Traton Homes is now offering luxurious single-family homes at Frederica on St. Simons Island. Homes at Frederica are priced from the high-$700,000s, and are perfect for southern entertaining with open layouts, gourmet kitchens, spacious family rooms and outdoor living spaces. Exteriors of the homes showcase lowcountry-inspired architecture with warm color palettes, and homeowners enjoy breathtaking views with most homes situated on the lake. In addition to the stunning homes and nature views, homeowners have access to all of Frederica’s incredible amenities through membership in the Frederica Golf Club. Amenities include an acclaimed Tom Fazio golf course, golf learning center, renowned golf practice facilities, boathouse, outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, equestrian center, 35,000 square foot clubhouse and well-equipped fitness center. Residents looking to explore St. Simons Island are conveniently located to historical sites such as the St. Simons Island Lighthouse, Bloody Marsh Battle site and Fort Frederica National Monument. Additionally, coastal activities such as sailing, dolphin watching, kite surfing, biking and more are just a few minutes away.
• Atlanta home builder Brock Built is heading to the coast of South Carolina with their community of new Charleston new homes at Stonoview Plantation. The community, which is located along Johns River on Johns Island, will feature more than 150 homes built in classic Charleston architecture with charming porches and modern comforts, greenspaces, day slips and a canopy of Live Oak trees.

• Brock Built isn’t the only one with South Carolina’s oldest city on their mind, as Ashton Woods Homes also has plans to open Daniel Island Park and Watermark in Charleston. Daniel Island Park will offer a private setting to relax and enjoy the beautiful water views from quality crafted homes. Amenities at Daniel Island Park will include hundreds of acres of parks; open greenspace; wood homesites; community sidewalks; Tom Fazio and Rees Jones designed golf courses; sweeping river, marsh and creek vistas and swimming, tennis, fitness and dining opportunities for members of The Club at Daniel Island. In addition to stunning homes and extraordinary amenities, Daniel Island Park is convenient to Sullivan’s Island, Isle of Palms, The Club at Daniel Island, College of Charleston sporting events and Downtown Charleston. Watermark, located nearby in Mt. Pleasant, will offer boasting estates with exquisite details. Amenities will include hundreds of acres of parks, open greenspace, wooded home sites, community sidewalks, a swimming pool, playground, biking/walking trails and a lake.

So, whether you want a getaway home for those hot summer days or you plan to make coastal living a permanent way of life, your favorite Atlanta home builders now have a new home waiting just for you along Georgia’s and South Carolina’s shores.